SHARED CARE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY PRACTICE: THE MULTIPROFESSIONAL TEAM AS A STRUCTURING AXIS OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Abstract

This study aims to critically analyze shared care and interdisciplinary practice in the context of public health, emphasizing the structuring role of multidisciplinary teams in the Unified Health System (SUS). Considering the growing complexity of health demands and the challenges posed by social inequities, it is essential to rethink traditional care models, historically marked by fragmentation and hierarchical knowledge. This qualitative, exploratory, and bibliographical research was based on a systematic literature review of SciELO, LILACS, PubMed, BVS, and Google Scholar, covering publications published between 2001 and 2025. Scientific articles, books, and official documents addressing the organization of interprofessional work, the benefits of shared care, obstacles to effective collaboration, and successful experiences within the SUS, such as the Expanded Family Health Centers (NASF-AB), were analyzed. The results demonstrate that interdisciplinary practice contributes significantly to comprehensive care, effective resolution, and the appreciation of the diverse knowledge involved in the therapeutic process, provided it is supported by public policies, interprofessional training, and the overcoming of institutional and symbolic barriers. It is concluded that strengthening multidisciplinary teams and the collaborative approach represents not only a technical guideline, but also an ethical and political commitment to the democratization of healthcare and the realization of the right to a dignified life.